Falcons Weekly
Published on November 30, 2015 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Springfield Falcons News Release
This Week's Games:
Friday, Dec. 4 vs. BRIDGEPORT SOUND TIGERS, MASSMUTUAL CENTER, 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5 vs. Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 6 vs. Providence Bruins, Dunkin' Donuts Center, 3:05 p.m.
Falcons at a Glance:
Record: 9-9-1 (19 pts.) - 4th/Atlantic Division...Home: 4-6-0 (8 pts.)...Road: 5-3-1 (11 pts.)
Leading Scorers: Alex Grant (4-13-17, in 19 GP)...Derek Smith (1-12-13 in 19 GP)...Greg Carey (7-4-11 in 17 GP)
Leading Goaltenders: Nicklas Treutle (4-3-0, 2.30 GAA, .933 SV%, 7 GP)
Record vs. Opponents: Atlantic: 5-7-1 (HER: 0-1-0, BRI: 2-2-0, LV: 0-1-0, WBS: 0-1-1, PRO: 1-1-0, POR: 1-1-0, HFD: 1-0-0) North: 4-2-0 (RCH: 1-0-0, UTI: 1-0-0, BNG: 1-0-0, ALB: 1-2-0)
Power Play: 12-89 (13.5%) 22nd in the AHL
Penalty Kill: 62-73 (84.9%) 10th in the AHL
Last week's results: 1-2-0...Nov. 27 - at Hartford 0, Springfield 2...Nov. 28 - at Springfield 3, Albany 4...Nov. 29 - at Springfield 2, Portland 6
This Week's Opponents:
Bridgeport Sound Tigers- Record: 14-7-1 (29 pts.) - 2nd/Atlantic Division...Home: 9-4-0 (18 pts.) Road: 5-3-1 (11 pts.)
Head Coach: Brent Thompson Players to Watch: F-Joe Whitney, F-Alan Quine, F-Bracken Kearns
This Season: fifth of ten meetings...Jan. 1 at Springfield...Jan. 27 at Bridgeport...Feb. 16 at Springfield...Mar. 16 at Springfield...Apr. 3 at Bridgeport
Providence Bruins- Record: 5-10-4 (15 pts.) - 8th/Atlantic Division...Home: 3-5-2 (8 pts.) Road: 2-5-3 (7 pts.)
Head Coach: Bruce Cassidy Players to Watch: F-Alexander Khoklachev, F-Seth Griffith, D-Tommy Cross
This Season: third and fourth of 14 meetings...Dec. 19 at Springfield...Dec. 30 at Springfield...Jan. 9 at Springfield...Jan. 10 at Providence...Jan. 22 at Providence...Jan. 23 at Springfield...Jan. 29 at Providence...Feb. 14 at Springfield...Apr. 10 at Springfield...Apr. 13 at Providence
Team Notes:
- The Falcons enter the fourth consecutive weekend where they will play three games in three nights.
- Springfield is 6-1-1 when scoring the first goal of the game.
- After winning three straight games, the Falcons have gone 2-4-0.
- The Falcons have allowed 11 goals in the second period, tied for second least in the AHL.
- Springfield has lost all seven games when trailing after the first period.
- The Falcons have only scored three power play goals on home ice (7% conversion rate).
Player Notes:
- Michael Bunting registered his first AHL point with an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over Hartford.
- Nicklas Treutle played 143:08 of shutout hockey spanning from November 21 to last Saturday.
- Alex Grant is tied for third among defensemen with 17 points.
- Phil Lane leads the team with 37 penalty minutes.
- Lucas Lessio has scored three times in the last four games.
- Alex Grant scored the game winning in Friday's 2-0 victory, his first of the season.
Upcoming Promotions:
Friday, Dec. 4 vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Toys for Tots Night: Any fan who brings a toy to the game will receive a one ticket voucher for the January 1 game against the Sound Tigers. (Vouchers are limited to one per person.) A table will be stationed on the concourse behind section 2, where fans can drop off their toys and receive their voucher. All toys collected will be donated to the Western Massachusetts Toys for Tots Foundation.
Friday, Dec. 4 vs Bridgeport Sound Tigers: Salute to Hometown Hereos: The game will give fans a chance to thank all of those individuals in uniform for what they do. The event will include, but not be limited to, police, fire, and other first responders.
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Ticket Information:
- Single Game: Tickets are on sale at the MassMutual Center Box Office or online at www.ticketmaster.com
- Season & Group Tickets: For more information on full and partial season ticket plans and discounted group tickets, call 413-739-GOAL(4625) or visit www.falconsahl.com
- Student Discount: $14 when a high school or college ID is presented at the MassMutual Center Box Office
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